The eBay millionaires made fortunes on site as it turns 15
Mark Radcliffe (pictured) was the first British eBay millionaire after launching his online shop, First2Save, from his parents' garden shed in Stockport, Manchester. More: continued here
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South Bend post office to close processing center
No word yet on how many jobs will be lost after processing and distribution center closes in 2015 More: continued here
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Teeing Off: How the FedEx Cup playoffs have become a success
The FedEx Cup playoffs kick off on Thursday, and the end-of-the-year event has become a must-watch. More: continued here
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“Social networks not serious competition for eBay,” says expert – University of Manchester
Mancunian Matters “Social networks not serious competition for eBay,” says expertUniversity of ManchesterBut Dr Omer Edhan, economist from The University of Manchester, says eBay is still holding its own. He said: “Buying on social media is a bit like popping to the corner shop for a pint of milk. eBay is the modern equivalent of…
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The Senator Trying to Save the Post Office – Businessweek
The Senator Trying to Save the Post OfficeBusinessweekSenator Tom Carper (D-Del.), is one of few people in Washington who has been trying to fix the nearly bankrupt U.S. Postal Service. Even since 2010, when the USPS declared that its business model was broken, Carper, chairman of the Senate Committee … More: continued here
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Must-know: Why eBay looks to PayPal for e- and m-commerce growth
PayPal has started to become the most valuable business for eBay (EBAY). Although eBay's Marketplaces business still contributes about 10% more revenues than PayPal, Paypal could start contributing more … More: continued here
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Queen's Guide to the Sands opens new post office at Grange
QUEEN’S Guide to the Sands Cedric Robinson cut the ribbon to open the new Grange-over-Sands Post Office. More: continued here
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Acrington post office closes for major revamp
ACCRINGTON Post Office will close for two weeks while it undergoes an extensive renovation. More: continued here
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Govt decided against further Royal Mail sell-off – Fundweb
Govt decided against further Royal Mail sell-offFundwebThe Government looked at selling its remaining stake in the Royal Mail when shares were trading at their peak in March but decided against it because it feared antagonising City investors. Sky News reports Business Secretary Vince Cable and his … More: continued here
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Picketers protest against post office consolidation in Roanoke – WDBJ7
Picketers protest against post office consolidation in RoanokeWDBJ7That announcement earlier this month is still unsettling for many postal workers. As of now, the consolidation begins next year on April 18. All first class envelopes and flat rate boxes will be sorted in North Carolina. With the consolidation … More: continued here